{"procedure":{"id":"acne_treatment","name":"Acne Treatment","type":"category","family":"Acne Treatment","category":"Acne Treatment","price":"mid","pain":1,"downtime":1,"visible_in":3,"lasts":2,"summary":"Comprehensive acne management","explanation":"Acne Treatment is a broad category combining medical and procedural options to control active acne, oiliness, and inflammation. It spans oral and topical retinoids, professional extraction, intralesional anti-inflammatory injections, sebum-focused lasers (Capri, Neobeam, A+ Laser, Gold/Platinum PTT), selective RF (Agnes, Inno Plus), and vacuum-light therapy (TheraClear). The right combination depends on acne severity and skin type, and most plans work best over time rather than in a single session.","target":"active acne, oiliness, inflammation","description":"Acne Treatment is a broad category combining medical and procedural options to control active acne, oiliness, and inflammation. It spans oral and topical retinoids, professional extraction, intralesional anti-inflammatory injections, sebum-focused lasers (Capri, Neobeam, A+ Laser, Gold/Platinum PTT), selective RF (Agnes, Inno Plus), and vacuum-light therapy (TheraClear). The right combination depends on acne severity and skin type, and most plans work best over time rather than in a single session.","detail":{"id":"acne_treatment","name":"Acne Treatment","price":{"basis":"per visit/session, depending on modality","krw_max":250000,"krw_min":10000,"varies_by":"modality"},"dosage":{"unit":"sessions / plan","options":[{"tag":"Quick","note":"Fast relief","amount":"Quick clean-up","coverage":"Extraction + injection","description":"Clears current spots in one visit.","krw_typical":60000},{"tag":"Standard","note":"Oil control","amount":"Laser course","coverage":"4-5 sessions 1450nm","description":"Course to reduce new breakouts.","krw_typical":350000},{"tag":"Intensive","note":"Oily, inflamed skin","amount":"PTT course","coverage":"Up to 10 sessions","description":"Particle-assisted laser course.","krw_typical":1500000}],"unit_explainer":"Acne care is a plan, not a single shot: expect several visits 1-4 weeks apart, often combining 2-3 treatments."},"header":{"one_liner":"A dermatologist-led plan to address active acne using treatments selected for your skin.","target_tags":["Active acne","Oily skin","Blackheads","Cystic acne"],"category_label":"ACNE","technology_label":"Multi-modality"},"details":{"sessions":"Usually 3-6+ visits","aftercare":"Recovery is not standardized across this category; it depends on the selected procedure and medication.","anesthesia":"Mostly none; numbing for needle RF","regulatory":"According to the American Academy of Dermatology acne guideline, acne treatment requires diagnosis and treatment selection, and options may include topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, selected oral medicines, and steroid injections.","technology":"Retinoids, extraction, intralesional steroid, 1450nm diode lasers, photothermal therapy, insulated-needle RF, photopneumatic therapy","measurement":"Per modality","manufacturer":null,"repeat_interval":"1-4 weeks","technical_specs":"See linked individual procedures.","before_treatment":"Bring a list of current skincare/medications; disclose isotretinoin and pregnancy.","safety_suitability":"Pregnancy limits retinoids; recent isotretinoin limits some procedures; darker skin needs PIH-aware settings."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible","makeup":"Same / next day","alcohol":"Avoid 1-2 days","exercise":"Next day","sauna_heat":"Avoid 1-3 days after energy treatments","back_to_daily":"Usually immediately","common_side_effects":["Redness","Dryness","Temporary purging","Small scabs (needle RF/extraction)"]},"references":[{"url":"https://www.aad.org/member/clinical-quality/guidelines/acne","title":"American Academy of Dermatology acne guideline"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild (varies)","downtime":"None to 1-3 days","results_last":"Ongoing control; most plans need a course + maintenance","treatment_time":"5-60 min per visit","results_visible":"Usually 2-12 weeks"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Capri Laser","catalog_id":"capri_laser","consider_when":"Oily skin with frequent breakouts."},{"name":"Agnes","catalog_id":"agnes","consider_when":"Recurring acne in the same spots."},{"name":"Oral Retinoids","catalog_id":"oral_retinoids","consider_when":"Severe or scarring acne."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["Acne treatment is not one single standard procedure. Options such as antibiotics, retinoids, extraction, targeted injections, and light-based treatment each have different eligibility, risks, expected results, and follow-up.","The exact components used should be confirmed before booking, because risks and outcomes depend on each part of the treatment.","Your treating doctor will decide which treatment options are suitable after diagnosing your acne."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"Comedonal, inflammatory or cystic acne, skin type and scarring risk decide the plan.","title":"Diagnose type & severity"},{"body":"Extraction, scaling and inflammation injections deal with current lesions quickly.","title":"Clear what's there"},{"body":"Lasers (1450nm, PTT), needle RF (Agnes) or oral isotretinoin reduce sebaceous activity.","title":"Turn down oil"},{"body":"Topical retinoids and periodic sessions help prevent relapse.","title":"Maintain"}],"how_delivered":"Combined clinic sessions plus home medication","illustration_idea":"Pore cross-section showing four targets: plug, bacteria, oil gland, inflammation — each with a matching treatment icon.","what_touches_skin":"Depends on modality (laser, needle RF, extraction tools, topical/oral meds)","what_it_feels_like":"Mostly mild; needle RF is moderate with numbing"}}}}